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Myles Bryant could be the next Washington DB the Cardinals add this year

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The Arizona Cardinals seem to like the defensive backs that come out of the University of Washington. Each of the last three years, a former Huskies defensive back made the team either as a draft pick or undrafted rookie.

In 2017, the drafted Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker in the second round. In 2018, Ezekiel Turner made the team as an undrafted rookie. A safety in college, he converted to linebacker and is a core special teams player. Last year, they drafted cornerback Byron Murphy in the second round.

“I think I bring a lot of value in the sense that I can play anywhere,” he said. “In 2017, I played half of the season outside at cornerback. I played the other half of 2017 at nickel. I spent the entire 2018 season at nickel. I played free safety in 2019 just like you said. I think that makes me a valuable guy. You can play me anywhere really. I was able to make plays and help the team win games no matter where I lined up.”

Bryant is undersized, measuring in at the combine at 5-foot-8 and 183 pounds. He ran the 40 in 4.62 seconds, which isn’t fast for a defensive back, but his 6.81-second three-cone is very good.

He doesn’t worry about his size, though.

“I would just tell them to put on the film,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a situation during my time at Washington where my size had a negative outcome on a play. I’ve yet to run into that problem. I feel like I’ve made plays against taller and bigger guys.”

He loves football, plays physically and is a great teammate. Considering the Cardinals’ history with Washington defensive backs, keep an eye on him on Day 3 of the draft.

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